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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic treatments typically involve spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitative exercises and lifestyle counseling. DCs may design personalized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. These programs can help patients manage weight, reduce stress and lower blood pressure.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

It is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, which are separated into sections called the cervical (neck), thoracic, (midback), and lumbar (low back). Situated between the bony vertebrae are the disc that act of absorbers of the body. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body.

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How to Get a Slipped Disc Back in Place

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Understanding a Slipped Disc An intervertebral disc, composed of a tough outer layer and a gel-like inner core, functions as a cushion between the vertebrae. Here are some at-home stretching exercises tailored for lumbar spine and cervical spine relief: Cat-Cow Stretch Start on hands and knees in a tabletop position.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Activator Adjusting Tool The Activator adjusting tool uses a spring-loaded thrust to gently push targeted vertebrae or extremity joints back into proper alignment. Once identified, a mild percussive force is applied using the table-mounted Atlas Orthogonal percussion instrument, which helps reposition the atlas vertebra.

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Chiropractic Care and Blood Pressure: Exploring the Connection

Oviedo Chiropractic

One area of particular interest is the atlas vertebra, the top bone of your spine. This vertebra supports your skull and is closely linked to nerves and blood vessels that influence your autonomic nervous system.

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Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain

Any Spine

Misalignments in the vertebrae can lead to pressure on the nerves, causing pain, muscle tension, and inflammation. The Link Between Low Back Pain and Spinal Subluxation Spinal subluxations occur when the vertebrae become misaligned, leading to imbalances in the spine.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy

Smart Pain Solutions

We will discuss decompression tables and exercises that can be performed in-clinic and at home. Louis chiropractic offices in Bridgeton and Clayton use decompression to reduce pressure placed on the body’s joints, spinal nerves, discs, and surrounding vertebrae. Types of Decompression There are several options for decompression.